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Cross-Border Deals Now Define Cannabis M&A
LOS ANGELES – The global Cannabis industry has entered a ...
Vireo Growth Expands into Organic Agribusiness with Bridgewell Acquisition
MINNEAPOLIS – Vireo Growth Inc., which operates cultivation, processing, and ...
Jushi Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
BOCA RATON – Jushi Holdings Inc. delivered a quarter of steady operational progress while facing ongoing industry pressures. The multi-state operator recorded year-on-year improvements in revenue and profitability metrics, and completed a significant refinancing of ...
iAnthus Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK-TORONTO – iAnthus Capital Holdings posted its fiscal first-quarter results for 2026, revealing a company focused on operational tweaks while navigating softer sales in a competitive Cannabis market. The multi-state operator, active across retail ...
Organigram Reports Q2 Fiscal 2026 Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. released its financial results, marking a quarter shaped by shifts in consumer preferences and execution issues in key categories. The Canadian producer, known for holding the top market share position ...
Vireo to Acquire FLUENT in All-Stock Deal
LOS ANGELES – Vireo Growth Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to absorb FLUENT Corp. in an all-stock transaction, a deal that, if approved, would make Vireo the third-largest operator in medical-only Florida's ...
DEA Assigns Specific Schedule I Listing and Drug Code to HHC
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a final rule that formally lists hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) as a Schedule I controlled substance with its own dedicated drug code. The notice, published in the Federal ...
Allied Market Research: Global Cannabis Market to Generate $149B by 2031
PORTLAND – A report recently published by Allied Market Research projects the global Cannabis market will reach $148.9 billion by 2031, up from $25.7 billion in 2021 – a nearly sixfold increase over a decade, ...
Curaleaf Takes Full Control of Germany’s Four 20 Pharma
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. closed the final chapter of a four-year German acquisition story, completing the buyout of the remaining 45% stake it did not previously own in Four 20 Pharma GmbH, a move ...
Why the Endocannabinoid System Is the Future of Cannabis Medicine
NEW YORK- Cannabis medicine is entering a more serious phase. For years, the conversation has focused on pain, sleep, anxiety, appetite, and symptom relief. Those remain important, but they may only be the beginning. The ...
Cannabis, Inflammation, and the Next Frontier in Root-Cause Medicine
NEW YORK- Cannabis medicine is moving beyond pain, sleep, and anxiety. One of the most important next frontiers may be inflammation, because the endocannabinoid system plays a direct role in how the body regulates immune ...
Why Metabolic Dysfunction May Be the Next Frontier for Cannabinoid Medicine
NEW YORK- Metabolism is the system that determines how the body produces, distributes, and uses energy, and it sits at the center of modern chronic disease. While it is often reduced to a discussion of ...
German Health Ministry Draft Sparks Patient Backlash Over Medical Cannabis Access
FRANKFURT – A recent survey by MedCanOneStop, a German medical Cannabis platform, has highlighted sharp concerns among patients about a proposed amendment from the Federal Ministry of Health (Bundesministerium für Gesundheit, BMG) that would limit ...
Trump’s Potential Cannabis Rescheduling Sparked Stock Rise and Industry Uncertainty
LOS ANGELES – On August 11, 2025, President Donald Trump’s public comments on potentially rescheduling Cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act skyrocketed Cannabis stocks. The AdvisorShares Pure U.S. Cannabis ...
Hemp-Derived THC Beverages Gain Traction as U.S. Alcohol Consumption Declines
LOS ANGELES – Hemp-derived THC beverages generated $382 million in sales in 2024, a marked increase from previous years, yet 2025 projections indicate tempered growth at $571 million, climbing to $756 million by 2029 with ...
Crafting Cannabis Excellence: How Quality Builds Lasting Brands
In the bustling Cannabis market, where fierce competition and economic pressures have driven prices down, many products risk blending into a sea of sameness. Yet, a select group of companies stands out by prioritizing premium ...
Cannabis Legalization Drives Property Growth, Research Finds
LOS ANGELES – The legalization of recreational Cannabis has had a substantial positive impact on home values across the United States, effectively dispelling myths that it harms property markets. From 2009 to 2024, homes in ...
LEEF Brands Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – LEEF Brands Inc. disclosed its second-quarter financials, showing steady revenue gains offset by squeezed margins and ongoing losses. The company reported $8.7 million in revenue for the period ended June 30, a 10% ...
Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works for Cannabis Leaders
LOS ANGELES -The Cannabis industry is filled with ambitious operators, visionary founders, and well-funded enterprises. Yet despite enormous energy and investment, many companies still struggle to answer the most fundamental question in business: what is ...
MSOs Confront Billions in Uncertain Tax Liabilities
LOS ANGELES – U.S. Cannabis operators continue to navigate the constraints of IRS Section 280E, which bars deductions for standard business expenses and drives up effective tax rates. Major multi-state Cannabis operators (MSOs) have leaned ...
Psilocybin Shows Promise for Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
LOS ANGELES – A scientific review published in the journal Brain Sciences has outlined how psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, might support recovery for individuals with traumatic brain injuries. The analysis, released in ...
Cannabis Companies Secure Extension in Federal Prohibition Case
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has extended the deadline for a group of Cannabis businesses to file a petition seeking review of their case against the Justice Department, which aims to strike down the ...
NYC Dispensaries Seek Justice in Court Over Schools Proximity Blunder
NEW YORK – A coalition of licensed Cannabis dispensaries filed suit against New York regulators on Friday, claiming a state error in enforcing school buffer zones threatens their operations and could force closures or costly ...
Cannabist Finalizes Pennsylvania Dispensary Sale, Prioritizing Wholesale Model
NEW YORK – The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc., a major player in the U.S. Cannabis sector, has completed the sale of its Pennsylvania retail operations for $10 million in cash. The buyer, VP Investment Holdings ...
Rubicon Organics Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc., a leading Canadian producer of premium organic Cannabis, announced financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. The company reported net revenue of $15 million, a 24% ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Lively discussions were fueled last week by policy developments, financial reports, and strategic expansions in the Cannabis and Psychedelics industries. From federal rescheduling debates to global market moves, the Highly Capitalized Network ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: David Peck, CEO of Headquarters
LOS ANGELES- In this edition of A LIFE IN A DAY, Highly Capitalized Network catches up with David Peck, the founder and CEO of Headquarters (HQ)—an operations partner for Cannabis businesses across the country. Headquarters ...
Glass House Brands Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LONG BEACH and TORONTO – Glass House Brands Inc., a leading vertically integrated Cannabis operator in the US, unveiled its second-quarter 2025 financial statements, showing impressive growth in key areas despite ongoing market pressures and ...
Psychedelics Market Set to Reach $22.6 Billion by 2033, Report Finds
NEW YORK – A recent report by Research and Markets reveals the current global psychedelic drugs market is valued at $7.4 billion and is projected to hit $22.6 billion by 2033, exhibiting a substantial compound ...
High Tide Enters German Medical Cannabis Market with Remexian Majority Stake Acquisition
CALGARY – High Tide Inc., a leading Canadian Cannabis retailer, announced its strategic entry into Germany’s medical Cannabis market through a 51% acquisition of Remexian Pharma GmbH, a Frankfurt-based pharmaceutical wholesaler. The deal, valued at ...
Germany’s Medical Cannabis Imports Hit Record in Q2 2025, Sparking Debate Over Misuse
BERLIN – Germany’s medical Cannabis market continues to set records, with imports reaching 43.3 tons in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). This ...
Cresco Labs Strengthens Financial Position with $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. announced the closing of a significant refinancing transaction, marking a strategic move towards long-term balance sheet stability. The company successfully replaced its previous $360 million senior secured credit facility with ...
Planet 13 Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated multi-state Cannabis operator, released its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting a challenging quarter marked by market pressures and strategic adjustments. The company reported revenue of ...
Organigram Reports Q3 FY2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. announced record financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025, ending June 30, 2025. The company achieved significant growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by strategic acquisitions and ...
Cannabis MSOs Face High-Stakes Tax Dilemma as Rescheduling Decision Looms Under Trump
As Trump's administration weighs reclassifying Cannabis to Schedule III, Cannabis giants continue to contend with hefty uncertain tax liabilities under IRS Section 280E, a rule that has long hampered their financial flexibility. A recent report ...
Grown Rogue Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
MEDFORD – Grown Rogue International Inc., a flower-focused Cannabis producer known for its craft-driven approach and scaled operations, reported its second quarter 2025 financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025. The company delivered ...
Is This a Meltdown For Michigan Cannabis Market?
LANSING – Michigan's legal Cannabis industry, once a hot spot for progress since recreational legalization in 2018, is now struggling with some serious financial pressures that could threaten its stability. According to a recent report ...
